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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community Nov 20, 2000
Pros: Right-near-the-action seating, good food, clean place
Cons: Limited parking availability
Summary: I've grown up basking in the country club glow of Camden Yards, reliving the good ol' days at Memorial Stadium, and drowning in the glory of Penn State's Beaver Stadium. I've even had the chance to play in Madison Square Gardens, Heinz Center in ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Dec 20, 2007
Pros: Short walk from the car to the arena.
Cons: Seats are slightly uncomfortable.
Summary: I've attended two Flyers games in 2007. Both times, I showed up approximately 40 minutes before the game, paid $11 to park, and was able to park almost a rock's throw away from the stadium. It was very convenient. Once inside, I was greeted with ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Dec 30, 2003
Pros: good views, lots of food, teams are good now
Cons: not as loud as before
Summary: I was a little skeptical when they chose to build the wachovia center (known before as the First Union, or FU Center - as everyone in philly knows). The old place was soooo loud, and so fun that I wasn't sure it would be the same. well, the only bad ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 6, 2003
Pros: A modern arena with better lighting and crowd control entering and exiting
Cons: Same cramped seating spacing.
Summary: My first trip to the First Union Center was in early April for the Houston Rockets NBA game with the hometown Sixers, showcasing Yao Ming's visit. I must admit, I had a bit of an inside advantage. I had a four ticket package that included VIP parking, ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 31, 2002
Pros: Good view of the action on the ice
Cons: Pricing - through the roof
Parking lot - hard to exit
Summary: I recently attended a Flyers game. I won the seats in a radio contest, and that's the only way I'll ever be able to afford to sit in Club Section 3. They retail for a whopping $170.00 each. I doubt that my consience would let me pay that amount on a ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 12, 2002
Pros: Food, accessibility, sound system, comfort, facilities
Cons: atmosphere too white collar, dull
Summary: The First Union Center is a beautiful building. Walking through the corridors, you would think that it is a hotel or you are at an airport. It is very nice, feeling almost a bit luxurious. The food is very good, with selections of chicken, pizza, ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 30, 2002
Pros: Clean facility, good parking, fairly easy access from highway
Cons: Hockey crowds seem drowsy
Summary: I have been to the First Union Center for several Flyers games and the 2001 X Games. I have yet to attend a 76ers game there. All in all, I would say the arena is all too similar to many of the next generation facilities I have either visited or seen on ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 25, 2002
Pros: "Good seats", fairly professional crowd (for Philly), exciting game, good beer
Cons: PRICE, Knick's are terrible! and the sixers can't shoot
Summary: The first union center, ahh it's so much nicer than the Spectrum. I'll start off by saying that my seats were the last row in section 209 (row 15 seat #12). So you guys know I'm not making this review up.
Pros:
Despite sitting in the ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 21, 2002
Pros: Good food, Excellent seats, Great view, and decent price.
Cons: Limited Parking, Food price, and Long wait to get out of stadium.
Summary: Now I am a die hard Hockey fan and I go see atleast 15 to 20 games a year and the First union center in Philadelphia is by far one of the best. Not only is their Hockey team up and rising but the First Union Center is one of the cleanest, well built ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 11, 2002
Pros: Better view than in the old Spectrum
Cons: Terrible ambiance when compared to the Spectrum
Summary: The FU Center is a gorgeous building. The concourse is much wider than the Spectrum was. There is more than one bathroom. There are many places to buy souvenirs and food. There are ATM machines, air hockey tables, bubble hockey tables and basketball ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 8, 2001
Pros: Good seats, clean, lots of extras, and good teams
Cons: Expensive, parking is tough
Summary: I have attended the First Union Center multiple times to see 76ers games, and I can say that it is a a great arena. There are lots of displays about Philadelphia basketball, from the high school level all the way up to the pro players, and there are fan ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 26, 2001
Pros: Outside center city, easy commuting, Excellent condition, great seating, Flyers and Sixers action
Cons: Food is just ok
Summary: The First Union Center also known as the FU Center is already a hometown favorite for Philadelphia citizens. And why not? The huge building seats 20,000 people for hockey games and even more for basketball games. Not only do the always good Flyers ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 14, 2001
Pros: Fairly new arena, club boxes galore, roast beef sandwiches & cheese steaks
Cons: Not even allowed on the club box level if you don't have club box seats
Summary: I'm an avid hockey fan in the tri-state area and often go to Madison Square Garden, Continental Arena & the First Union Center. Once you've been to the garden and continental you will really appreciate the First Union Center. I agree with some of the ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 4, 2001
Pros: Home of Allen Iverson. Good food, high quality staff and friendly atmosphere.
Cons: Limited parking
Summary: My first experience at the First Union Arena was amazing. I wanted to see Allen Iverson play since he was drafted into the NBA. The only problem with the arena is the limited parking but we managed to get a space. Once inside I was amazed by ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 23, 2001
Pros: Food, cleanliness, expert staff
Cons: the Sixers
Summary: Yes the NBA playoffs are upon us, as a matter of fact at this time only four teams remain in those same playoffs. One of them being the fabled Philadelphia 76ers who make their home in the famed Spectrum 2 Arena, no sorry, the CoreStates Center, no wait, ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 17, 2001
Pros: Brewery, great seats, lots of parking
Cons: Expensive
Summary: The First Union Center is a great improvement over the older Spectrum which is right next door.
There are a variety of seating choices. Many companies own club-boxes or suites. The club-boxes have a bar right there, and there are ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 3, 2001
Pros: Atmosphere, food, service, the team
Cons: after game traffic
Summary: I attended a Philadelphia Flyers game at the First Union Center against the Detriot Red Wings. For a die hard hockey fan the First Union Center is heaven. You can feel the adrenaline flowing through the entire arena. The people, the displays, the rink, ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Dec 31, 2000
Pros: cleaner, roomier, comfortable seats
Cons: less spirited than the Spectrum
Summary: I've been a hockey fan since before I was out of diapers. I was lucky enough to have a much older brother who toted me around to all the games. I can remember the old Spectrum like it was yesterday. Yes it was dirty, crowded, and in need of some help, ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Dec 20, 2000
Pros: great atmosphere, seating, high-tech
Cons: parking, expensive
Summary: I recently saw my first sporting event at the first union center. I have been there before for concerts and other events, and open house when it first opened but this is the first actual game I have ever been to. It was a great night and I loved the ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Nov 22, 2000
Pros: large stadium..well kept(clean)
Cons: seats way too close!
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I attended a concert(AEROSMITH) at First Union Center. The place is tremendously huge!! I especially liked the information board,announcing upcoming events. I also enjoy the fact that there is VIP seating. I never saw another building like ... read more
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